The Medical Centre, Hanworth, Middlesex

CLINICS

Services Available

The practice provides full general medical services and also some national and local enhanced services under the new GP contract. Please check with reception for details. The practice is endeavouring to achieve high quality service points and encourages patients to attend repeat medication reviews and health checks on a regular basis. The ethos of the practice is prevention and the healthcare team is strongly committed to this ethos. We undertake annual reviews for patients over 75 and offer three-yearly reviews to all other patients over the age of 16. Details are available at reception.

Maternity

The practice provides antenatal and postnatal care. When you first book maternity care you will be provided with an antenatal schedule indicating where and when you will be assessed. When booking an appointment for a doctor at the surgery, please clearly indicate to the receptionist the expected dates for antenatal care so that an appropriate appointment can be given. The practice provides joint care with midwives and the local hospitals.

Medical Examinations

Medical examinations for special purposes such as fitness to travel, pre-employment, insurance, driving medicals etc, are undertaken outside normal medical hours by Dr Winayak. A fee is payable: check at reception regarding appropriate fees. Special medical examinations will not be taken during medical sessions. To make an appointment contact Dr Winayak's PA, Clara Guterres.

Family Planning

Each doctor provides this service and will be happy to discuss individual needs. Anyone requiring an IUCD (coil) or IUS (Mirena) should book an appointment with Dr Winayak who offers this specialised service. The procedure for making this appointment will be discussed at the time of counselling.

Health Promotion

The aim of promoting health is to try to identify risk factors at an early stage and prevent them from causing ill health. For this reason we will ask you about drinking and smoking habits and measure your blood pressure and weight from time to time. This is especially advisable in people with a family history of heart disease, diabetes or stroke.

Preventative Measures

You can improve your health by:

• Not Smoking
• Not becoming overweight
• Eating a healthy diet
• Drinking alcohol in moderation
• Taking regular exercise
• Having your blood pressure checked regularly
  
  Immunisations
  
  The current recommended schedule is:

Influenza And Pneumonia Vaccine

In accordance with Department of Health guidelines, we recommend influenza plus pneumonia vaccination for patients with diabetes, chronic heart, lung or kidney disease, residents of nursing and rest homes and carers of elderly or disabled patients. The vaccination is available in October; please contact the receptionists for further details.

Travel Advice

Our practice nurses will be pleased to give advice to those patients going abroad. The practice is a yellow fever centre. We offer travel vaccinations to both practice patients and non-patients. Allow adequate time in order for the vaccine(s) to be effective. Certain vaccines are chargeable - please ask at the time of booking.